Lime Essential Oil Fact Sheet

Botanical Name - (Cirus aurantifolia)
Part of plant used - fruit

Lime has strong citrus overtones with a characteristic reviving quality. Lime is similar to lemon in many ways and will improve the aroma of many blends.

Emotional Applications

· aids closeness with other people

· to take a fresh approach

· helps tired minds and apathy

Physical Applications

· Aids infections - sore throat and mouth ulcers - gargle

· Colds/flu - inhalation

· Oily skin - use topically in oil free base cream

· Nervous tension - vapouriser, massage

Cautions

· Do not take internally.

· If you have sensitive skin - do a patch test first.

· Do not use before going out in the sun